ActionKit Starter FAQs

Question 1

What is ActionKit Starter?

Accepted Answer

ActionKit Starter is a demo MCP server that connects your Claude Desktop application to ActionKit, specifically for accessing Slack actions. It requires authentication via the Paragon Connect Portal.

Question 2

Can I use ActionKit Starter for actions other than Slack?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the provided example filters for Slack actions. You can remove the Slack filter in the `index.ts` file to include other available actions supported by ActionKit.

Question 3

Do I need a Paragon account to use ActionKit Starter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll need a Paragon account and need to authenticate to Slack via the Paragon Connect Portal.  The demo uses [demo.useparagon.com](https://demo.useparagon.com) for quick login and Slack authentication.

Question 4

What are the key features of ActionKit Starter?

Accepted Answer

Key features include connecting Claude Desktop to ActionKit, providing access to Slack actions, requiring Paragon Connect Portal authentication, and including a demo server for easy setup.  It's also configurable to support actions beyond Slack.

Question 5

How do I set up ActionKit Starter?

Accepted Answer

1) Install Claude Desktop. 2) Clone the repo and run `npm install`. 3) Run `npm run build`. 4) Configure Claude Desktop to point to the built `index.js` file. 5) Fill in the environment variables with your Paragon credentials.

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